Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation
The Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota and additional support going to a recipient in North Carolina.
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Minnesota. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,133,700
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,428
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $21,981,280
- +61.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (651) 466-8710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Stephens Episcopal Church ($192K). Together the top 10 received $942K.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 244 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota recipients received 88% of grant dollars and North Carolina recipients received 12%; Wisconsin recipients received 0%. The largest listed Minnesota grants included awards to organizations in Edina, Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2024) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Episcopal Church Edina, MN | General Operating | $192,000 |
| Way to Grow Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $170,000 |
| Great MN Schools Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Operating | $140,000 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Edallies Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Northside Economic Opportunity -- Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Baby's Space - a Place to Grow Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| YWCA of Minneapolis Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,981,280 | $16,505,993 | $1,424,325 | $1,133,700 | 32 | $1,156,048 | $7,962,248 | $1,054,551 |
| 2023 | $13,618,710 | $6,014,668 | $1,690,262 | $1,523,200 | 45 | $1,538,558 | $3,815,161 | $698,592 |
| 2022 | $10,804,246 | $2,986,972 | $3,212,886 | $3,128,700 | 48 | $3,139,191 | $1,635,237 | $692,392 |
| 2021 | $12,076,693 | $8,372,561 | $2,827,610 | $2,737,200 | 61 | $2,747,282 | $2,339,743 | $667,413 |
| 2020 | $11,317,497 | $11,415,244 | $3,292,728 | $3,148,450 | 58 | — | $4,547,204 | $514,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in education, early childhood, youth services, and other areas. For example, Way to Grow says it works with parents and communities so children in isolated families are born healthy, stay healthy, and are prepared for school. Great MN Schools says it works toward every child being able to attend a school that works. Wallin Education Partners describes its work as supporting college and career success for high-potential students from low-income backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,133,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $192,000, with a median of $12,500. Its largest grants included $192,000 to St Stephens Episcopal Church, $170,000 to Way to Grow, $150,000 to Great MN Schools, and $140,000 to Duke University. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas M. Baker Jr and Julie M. Baker as co-trustees.
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas M. Baker Jr.
C0-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie M. Baker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation
How much does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation give each year?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 45 grants.
What is Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $35,428, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation give grants?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (19 grants), St. Paul, MN (6 grants) and Edina, MN (4 grants).
Does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Stephens Episcopal Church ($192,000), Way to Grow ($170,000) and Great MN Schools ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation reported $22.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in education, early childhood, youth services, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's EIN?
Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1734894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie & Doug Baker Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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